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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,869.96, 11,804.55 and 2,939.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,869.96, 11,804.55 and 2,939.22 is: 4,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,869.96 : 11,804.55 = 2,939.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,869.96/11,804.55 = 2,939.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,869.96x = 11,804.55 × 2,939.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,869.96x = 34,696,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,696,169.45/7,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.68

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